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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsBoldr Venture GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Thickness
11.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$299

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What people say

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Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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